Refresh Datasource: Tableau action

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Datasource ID datasource_id	string	Required	LUID of the datasource to refresh

Sample request

{
  "datasource_id": "{{trigger.datasource_id}}"
}

Returns

{
  "job": {
    "id": "job-abc",
    "mode": "Asynchronous",
    "type": "RefreshExtract",
    "createdAt": "2026-04-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Refresh Datasource.

What does the Refresh Datasource action do in Tableau?

Triggers an extract refresh for a Tableau datasource so dashboards pick up the latest data. Common pattern: kick this off from your ETL pipeline once the underlying warehouse load is complete.

What inputs does Refresh Datasource require?

Required: Datasource ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Tableau returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Refresh Datasource support batch operations?

Yes. Run Refresh Datasource inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Tableau's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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